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Great question. Most people don’t think they need an estate plan until they are much older. But it is important to have an estate plan at any age. This is especially true now that you have a baby. To begin, you will need to answer these questions: If something happens to both you and your… Read More »

Question: I pay about $3,000 in child support each month and my oldest just started college. I pay $1,000 per month to the school toward tuition and room and board. Can I deduct this payment from the child support and pay only $2000? Answer: In Michigan the answer is no in most cases. Because the… Read More »

Question: An attorney prepared my “durable power of attorney” eight years ago. Is it still good, or should I have it updated? Answer: Great question. First, let me tell you that I believe your general durable power of attorney is the most important part of your estate plan. I want you to assume you are… Read More »

As is usual with regard to most divorce questions, the answer is “it depends.” First, look at the Judgment of Divorce and see if there is a section that addresses the issue of non-disclosed assets. If there is, the Judge will look at this provision and use it as a guide to resolve the problem…. Read More »

Question: My son was arrested for drunk driving. I think he should hire an attorney, but he told me he just wants to go to court and take responsibility for his actions. Am I sending him the wrong message by encouraging him to hire an attorney? Answer: No. You are not sending your son the… Read More »

At the law firm of Matecun, Thomas & Olson, we understand how fortunate we are to be able to share our New Year with the clients and community who are a big part of our success. Before the calendar turns to 2016, before the social networking sites get flooded with messages, before the mobile networks… Read More »

We hope that you, your family and friends enjoy the most joyous Christmas. At this time of year we are thankful for all the blessings that we have been given and particularly thankful for all the many people we have been able to assist throughout the last year. God Bless You and Merry Christmas! “Let us keep Christmas… Read More »

No, probably not. Separate property (which is what she is claiming the down payment is) is not generally subject to division by the Court in a divorce. There are exceptions but they are relatively rare. Separate property can exist when there is: (1) a prenuptial agreement; (2) gifts between the parties; (3) retirement benefits; (4)… Read More »

The short answer is “Yes”. You and your husband should have at least a basic estate plan in place. If something happens to you and your husband, and you don’t have an estate plan, the probate court will decide who raises your son. A good plan will allow you to name that person, and it… Read More »

First you must respond to the lawsuit or the neighbor can get a Default Judgment against you and anyone else who does not file a response. I recommend you and your other neighborhood friends all get together and hire one lawyer to represent all of you; it’s much less expensive that way. What the one neighbor is doing… Read More »